Word Counter

About this word counter

This counter is handy for essays with word limits, social media posts, meta descriptions, and translations billed per word. Words are counted the way word processors do (sequences of characters separated by spaces), sentences by terminal punctuation, and reading time assumes an average pace of 200 words per minute.

Common length targets

• X/Twitter post: 280 characters · Instagram caption: 2,200 characters
• SEO meta description: ~155 characters · Title tag: ~60 characters
• College essay: often 250–650 words · Blog post: 1,000–2,000 words

Frequently asked questions

Is my text saved or uploaded?

No. Counting happens live in your browser; nothing is transmitted or stored. Closing the tab erases everything.

Why does the word count differ slightly from Microsoft Word?

Tools disagree on edge cases like hyphenated words, numbers, and em-dashes. Differences are usually under 1%.